Exhibition Manager, Art and Media Specialist
Job description
Introduction
For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world’s most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC’s undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world—as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O’Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman.
Position Summary
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As the floor Art Installation lead, the Exhibition Manager:
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Troubleshoots installation problems for all participating artists at SAIC Galleries, including students, faculty and external visiting artists.
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Collaborates with the Assistant Director in designing and running exhibition-related practicum programs for SAIC students.
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Is the chief floor lead organizing teams during exhibition-making periods for production build-out, art installation and post-prep.
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As the lead Media expert, the Exhibition Manager:
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Designs and installs audio-visual and electronic media systems for artworks, installations and events.
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Prepares and formats media files for exhibitions.
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Maintains all media and lighting equipment and oversees its inventory and storage.
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Stays abreast of lighting/media technology and installation techniques, and shares and demonstrates this continual education to student exhibitors and student staff.
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Seconds the Senior Exhibition Manager in the day-to-day management of gallery and facility operations, including direct on-site supervision of student staff, temporary employees and independent contractors.
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Shares responsibility for monitoring catering, security and guests, and for ensuring that occupancy and safety/security procedures are followed.
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Maintains and updates training manuals for student staff.
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Interviews, hires and schedules student workers.
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Maintains opening and closing of the gallery as required, and is the primary staff member working Saturdays.
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Corresponds w/ artists for exhibition planning as required.
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Leads on designated exhibitions and projects.
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Participates in department staff meetings as required.
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Other duties, as assigned by the Director of Exhibition Operations and the Senior Exhibition Manager.
Qualifications
Benefits
We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package:
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays (up to 14 days)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits
- Competitive retirement plan (up to 9% matching contribution)
- Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program
- Great employee discounts
- Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions
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Closing Statement
Vaccination Expectation
Becoming vaccinated against COVID-19 is the most important contribution we as individuals can make to ensure our own safety and the safety of our museum and school community. All employees must complete an attestation or request a medical or religious exemption within the first week of employment.
The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_help@artic.edu.
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